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12/22/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Andrew Barlow
Dates:1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Album Info:Railfan phots for the 2023 calendar year.
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UP 7281
Title:  UP 7281
Description:  Roster shot of UP 7281.
Photo Date:  2/16/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 7:24:43 PM
Location:  Rosenberg, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7281(AC44CW) UP 5563(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
BNSF Duo Working on the Houston Sub
Title:  BNSF Duo Working on the Houston Sub
Description:  A pair of BNSF GEs are the head end power on this NB manifest seen here at CP Karen near Magnolia on the Houston Sub.
Photo Date:  2/16/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 7:49:47 PM
Location:  Magnolia, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5770(ES44AC) BNSF 3839(ET44C4)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
WB Manifest on the Glidden Sub
Title:  WB Manifest on the Glidden Sub
Description:  A trio of UP GEs brings this WB manifest through the Rosenberg interlocker.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 7:59:08 PM
Location:  Rosenberg, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5773(AC44CWCTE) UP 6836(AC44CW) UP 5605(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Limited Sunset
Title:  Limited Sunset
Description:  AMTK 174 leads the EB Sunset Limited through Rosenberg after a brief stint in the hole to meet a WB manifest.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:01:47 PM
Location:  Rosenberg, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC) AMTK 5(P42DC)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Back to the Mines
Title:  Back to the Mines
Description:  Caught this WB/NB empty coal drag in Rosenberg on this date. Two other BNSF motors would be employed as read end DPUs.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:06:12 PM
Location:  Rosenberg, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5983(ES44AC) BNSF 9389(SD70ACe) BNSF 5839(AC44CW) BNSF 8465(SD70ACe)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
Push Push Push
Title:  Push Push Push
Description:  2 BNSF motors lead this empty coal drag and 2 BNSF motors push on the rear.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:24:35 PM
Location:  Rosenberg, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8465(SD70ACe) BNSF 5839(AC44CW) BNSF 9389(SD70ACe) BNSF 5983(ES44AC)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
Q Series Train on the Rosenberg Sub
Title:  Q Series Train on the Rosenberg Sub
Description:  A pair of SD70ACes lead this NB "Q" unit tanker train.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:33:09 PM
Location:  Beasley, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4078(SD70ACe) KCS 4012(SD70ACe)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Gray Ghost Pusher
Title:  Gray Ghost Pusher
Description:  KCSM 4537 is working as a rear end DPU on this SB KCS manifest stuck in Kendleton Yard.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:36:32 PM
Location:  Kendleton, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4537(AC44CW) KCS 5012(ET44AC)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
One of the Few
Title:  One of the Few
Description:  5012 is one of 25 ET44ACs ordered by KCS in what will be the railroads last order of locomotives as the CP-KC merger looms near. On this day, however, 5012, is the leader of a manifest bound for Mexico with KCSM 4537 pushing on the rear.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:39:58 PM
Location:  Kendleton, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 5012(ET44AC) KCSM 4537(AC44CW)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
KCS 5012
Title:  KCS 5012
Description:  Roster shot of KCS 5012.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:43:13 PM
Location:  Kendleton, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 5012(ET44AC)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
South TX Winter Railfainning
Title:  South TX Winter Railfainning
Description:  KCS 5012 is seen here leading a manifest freight bound for Mexico in what is a quintessential South Texas winter railroading scene - windy, clear, & 45º.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:51:17 PM
Location:  Kendleton, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 5012(ET44AC)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Double Belles
Title:  Double Belles
Description:  A pair of SD70ACes are seen here leading a NB manifest on the KCS Rosenberg Sub.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:53:31 PM
Location:  El Campo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4132(SD70ACe) KCS 4150(SD70ACe)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
Empty Grainer with Solid KCSM Consist
Title:  Empty Grainer with Solid KCSM Consist
Description:  Caught this NB empty grain train at El Campo being powered by a solid KCSM power consist not 20 minutes after catching a NB manifest in this same spot.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:56:10 PM
Location:  El Campo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4557(AC44CW) KCSM 4711(ES44AC)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Better Light
Title:  Better Light
Description:  Sometimes when you railfan you have to take what the sunlight gives you. But dont forget to turn around and see if the train is in better light once it passes you! That was the case for this NB empty grain train.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 9:03:27 PM
Location:  El Campo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4711(ES44AC) KCSM 4557(AC44CW)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Stuck at Inari
Title:  Stuck at Inari
Description:  This SB UP manifest is in the siding a S. Inari waiting for MOW crews working in the area.
Photo Date:  2/17/2023  Upload Date: 2/17/2023 8:59:29 PM
Location:  Inari, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  UP 6216(AC44CW) UP 2710(ET44AH)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
Solo Winged Leader
Title:  Solo Winged Leader
Description:  UP 5424 works solo on MCCHO, seen here hustling northbound at N. Sinton on a Sunday morning.
Photo Date:  2/19/2023  Upload Date: 2/19/2023 1:19:03 PM
Location:  Sinton, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4524(SD70M)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
EMD Quartet
Title:  EMD Quartet
Description:  4 classic EMD motors sit parked on the wye at Gregory on the Kosmos Industrial Lead between work assignments. MOW crews are replacing rail & ties up & down the Kosmos on this day, so it seems unlikely that they will move from this spot today.
Photo Date:  2/19/2023  Upload Date: 2/19/2023 1:27:14 PM
Location:  Gregory, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track
Locomotives:  UP 642(GP38-2) UP 1699(SD40N) UP 1653(SD40N) UP 1695(SD40N)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Slow Day at Spear
Title:  Slow Day at Spear
Description:  Found 1 lone NB KCS train at Spear Jct. on this day. Ive never seen less than 2 trains at Spear, so I was a little surprised.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 4:45:19 PM
Location:  Robstown, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCS 4156(SD70ACe) KCS 4053(SD70ACe) KCSM 4653(ES44AC)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Coming Back Home
Title:  Coming Back Home
Description:  A pair of BNSF GEs lands back in Texas after some time working in Mexico.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 5:11:59 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5859(ES44AC) BNSF 5218(C44-9W)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Coming Back Home
Title:  Coming Back Home
Description:  A pair of BNSF GEs lands back in Texas after some time working in Mexico.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 5:14:14 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5859(ES44AC) BNSF 5218(C44-9W)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Coming Back Home
Title:  Coming Back Home
Description:  A pair of BNSF GEs lands back in Texas after some time working in Mexico.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 5:17:00 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5859(ES44AC) BNSF 5218(C44-9W)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Staged Southbound
Title:  Staged Southbound
Description:  A lone UP locomotive is staged just N of the KCS International Bridge ready to proceed into Mexico when given clearance.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 5:26:21 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6728(AC44CW)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Headed South for More Autos
Title:  Headed South for More Autos
Description:  Caught this SB empty auto rack train coming off of the KCS Laredo Sub and easing up to the border crossing on a return trip to Mexico for loads of new automobiles for the US market.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 5:33:15 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3885(ET44C4) BNSF 4046(C44-9W)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
Green Light South
Title:  Green Light South
Description:  A SB BNSF empty auto rack train approaches the Laredo International Bridge where it will pause before being cleared to cross in to Mexico.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 6:02:54 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3885(ET44C4) BNSF 4046(C44-9W)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Southbound and Down
Title:  Southbound and Down
Description:  Having received DHS clearance, BNSF 3885 proceeds onto the Laredo International Bridge with empty auto racks.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 6:19:44 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3885(ET44C4) BNSF 4046(C44-9W)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
SB Grainer at the International Bridge
Title:  SB Grainer at the International Bridge
Description:  Headlights came on for a SB UP auto rack train that had been holding just N of the KCS International Bridge at Laredo, but the next train across was this SB BNSF grainer that came in off of the KCS Laredo Sub.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 8:27:35 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3921(ET44C4) BNSF 4600(C44-9W) BNSF 6425(ES44AC)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Almost Go Time
Title:  Almost Go Time
Description:  This SB UP auto rack train had received clearance to cross into Mexico via the KCS International Bridge, but it had to wait on a SB BNSF grain train to cross over first.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 8:31:31 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6728(AC44CW)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Sunset on the Big River
Title:  Sunset on the Big River
Description:  After waiting for a little over an hour after boarding a crew, UP 6728 leads a SB empty auto rack train across the Laredo International Bridge right as the sun sets behind the bridge.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 8:58:04 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6728(AC44CW)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
Last Light
Title:  Last Light
Description:  Eeking out the last bit of light, the last train of this day at the Laredo International Bridge was this SB manifest lead by KCSM 4135.
Photo Date:  2/22/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 9:00:54 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4135(SD70ACe)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
Recrewed & Ready
Title:  Recrewed & Ready
Description:  This SB UP manifest has just boarded a new crew and wastes no time throttling up. Funny thing, though, is that this train only moved about 2 miles south from this location only to get stuck in the UP yard just N of the Laredo International Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 9:25:00 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7128(AC44CW) UP 2753(ES44AC-H)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
SB Parade Keeps Rolling
Title:  SB Parade Keeps Rolling
Description:  After arriving in Laredo the day before, my Dad and I watched SB after SB cross over into Mexico. We came back on this day hoping to catch some NB trains in favorable morning light, but non would be seen.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 9:38:44 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4099(SD70ACe)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Made to Wait
Title:  Made to Wait
Description:  This picture illustrates the benefits of ownership. KCS owns the Laredo International Bridge, so the UP train you see in the background will wait for a while longer to cross into Mexico even though it arrived a long time before the KCS train in the foreground. Two other UP trains would wait with the background train for this KCS stack train to cross.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 9:48:56 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4099(SD70ACe) UP 8058(AC45CCTE) UP 2613(ET44AH) UP 7128(AC44CW)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Ready to Cross
Title:  Ready to Cross
Description:  kcsm 4099
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 9:43:03 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  KCSM 4099(SD70ACe)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Over the River
Title:  Over the River
Description:  KCSM 4099 leads a SB intermodal train into Mexico across the Laredo International Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 9:54:47 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Hurry Up and Wait
Title:  Hurry Up and Wait
Description:  UP 7218 and 8058 have SB trains ready to go when cleared, but for now they both wait along with a 3rd SB UP train that sits further back up in the Laredo Yard.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 10:02:13 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 7218(AC44CW) UP 8058(AC45CCTE) UP 2613(ET44AH)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
Nonstop SB Action
Title:  Nonstop SB Action
Description:  A pair of UP SD70ACes bring a hot intermodal train up to the bridge for crossing over into Mexico.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 10:13:03 PM
Location:  Laredo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 9016(SD70AH) UP 8949(SD70AH)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Shortline at Sundown, Part 2
Title:  Shortline at Sundown, Part 2
Description:  A pair of RVSC locomotives bring a WB freight slowly into Alamo for distribution to local customers on this former MoPac line.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 10:20:47 PM
Location:  Alamo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 2733(GP38-2)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Shortline at Sundown, Part 3
Title:  Shortline at Sundown, Part 3
Description:  A pair of RVSC locomotives bring a WB freight slowly into Alamo for distribution to local customers on this former MoPac line.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 10:23:03 PM
Location:  Alamo, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 2733(GP38-2)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Waiting on Another Day
Title:  Waiting on Another Day
Description:  A lone RVSC GP7 locomotive sits on a side track in Donna awaiting the next days work assingments.
Photo Date:  2/23/2023  Upload Date: 3/2/2023 10:25:14 PM
Location:  Donna, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 1749(GP7)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Down on the Rio Grande
Title:  Down on the Rio Grande
Description:  A pair of OMLX locomotives sits near the engine facility of the Brownsville & Rio Grande RR inside the Port of Brownsville.
Photo Date:  2/24/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:18:37 AM
Location:  Brownsville, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  OMLX 141(SW14) OMLX 407(SD40-2)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
BRG on the Clock
Title:  BRG on the Clock
Description:  OMLX 151 pulls a cut of cars into the Port of Brownsville with a friendly wave from the engineer.
Photo Date:  2/24/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:21:16 AM
Location:  Brownsville, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BRG 2478(SW1500) OMLX 151(SW1500)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
RVSC Power Waiting for Action
Title:  RVSC Power Waiting for Action
Description:  After a morning switch job, these two RVSC GPs now sit parked waiting for their next work assignment.
Photo Date:  2/24/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:26:32 AM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 4107(GP9R)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
NB Empties from the Port of Brownsville
Title:  NB Empties from the Port of Brownsville
Description:  Caught this pair of BNSF GEs at Harlingen Jct. bringing a NB empty grain train onto the Brownsville Sub, one of which is sporting a "borrowed" AC unit from a Canadian National locomotive.
Photo Date:  2/24/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:29:26 AM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4314(C44-9W) BNSF 7629(ES44DC)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
NB BNSF Empties
Title:  NB BNSF Empties
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/24/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:31:37 AM
Location:  Harlingen, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4314(C44-9W) BNSF 7629(ES44DC)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
RVSC 5579
Title:  RVSC 5579
Description:  Roster shot of RVSC 5579 at Donna.
Photo Date:  2/24/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:35:02 AM
Location:  Donna, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives:  RVSC 5579(GP38-2)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Shortline at Sundown, Part 4
Title:  Shortline at Sundown, Part 4
Description:  RVSC 2733 works on the back end of an EB train headed back to Harlingen with 5275 working the other end of the train. The crew would pull of whichever locomotive would give them easiest access to the customers they were switching, then reassemble the train and head back toward their home base.
Photo Date:  2/24/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:39:23 AM
Location:  Donna, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RVSC 2733(GP38-2)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
Funeral Train Headed for a Border Town
Title:  Funeral Train Headed for a Border Town
Description:  UP train M-EWOL (Englewood-Olmito) heads south through Kingsville with 6 dead NREX locomotives being towed to Brownsville for scrap.
Photo Date:  2/25/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:43:29 AM
Location:  Kingsville, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5617(AC44CWCTE) NREX 5067(SD50) NREX 5071(SD50) NREX 5081(SD50) NREX 2768(SD40M-2) NREX 2779(SD40M-2) NREX 2746(SD40M-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
UP 5617
Title:  UP 5617
Description:  Roster shot of UP 5617.
Photo Date:  2/25/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:46:07 AM
Location:  Kingsville, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5617(AC44CWCTE) NREX 5067(SD50)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
NREX 5067
Title:  NREX 5067
Description:  Roster shot of NREX 5067 as it heads south toward the scrappers torch.
Photo Date:  2/25/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:48:16 AM
Location:  Kingsville, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 5067(SD50)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
NREX 5081
Title:  NREX 5081
Description:  Roster shot of NREX 5081 heaeed south toward the scrappers torch.
Photo Date:  2/25/2023  Upload Date: 3/3/2023 9:51:13 AM
Location:  Kingsville, TX
Author:  Andrew Barlow
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NREX 5081(SD50)
Views:  75   Comments: 0


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